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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 16.72 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 16.72 and 8.82 is: 12.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 16.72 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/16.72 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 16.72 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.55/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.19

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